Track forum general chit chat.

[CalSE]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

That sucks! So these guys didn't think anyone who bought them would be datalogging to compare and just sold them or just thought it's aftermarket it should work better!

LOL at the 1m ps upgrade - doesn't it have a small bleeder to bottle section?

What spring rates are you running front/rear if you don't mind me asking. My family sedan is too sluggish in the transitions.....

1M PS reservoir upgrade is useless. PS fluid still all over the place.

[CalSE]

Anyone here going to COTA at the end of this month with Speed Ventures?

[///Mobbin]

Originally Posted by CalSE

Anyone here going to COTA at the end of this month with Speed Ventures?

I'm still thinking about it but haven't signed up yet. You going?

[CalSE]

Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

I'm still thinking about it but haven't signed up yet. You going?

Yep. I am doing all 3 days. It will be my first time so I need some race line tips.

[okusa]

Originally Posted by nholmes

Oh wait, these are forced induction cars?

Well then.

Yes but I must be missing the joke. I have data from both before and after the "upgrade." The bottom line is the car runs no cooler with the upgraded units.

[okusa]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

That sucks! So these guys didn't think anyone who bought them would be datalogging to compare and just sold them or just thought it's aftermarket it should work better!

LOL at the 1m ps upgrade - doesn't it have a small bleeder to bottle section?

What spring rates are you running front/rear if you don't mind me asking. My family sedan is too sluggish in the transitions.....

JRZ RS Pro 550/900 + aero. So, not sure how helpful my specs will be to you.

[///Mobbin]

Originally Posted by CalSE

Yep. I am doing all 3 days. It will be my first time so I need some race line tips.

I actually haven't been yet, sorry! And awesome that you are doing 3 days, sure to be a great weekend.

I did find this video on YouTube with some interesting commentary on what line to take in a race prepped M3, worth a look: LINK

[okusa]

Originally Posted by nholmes

Good to know.

Not to be argumentative, but this is the first post I've seen where the other coolers are now worthless, too. I had heard about the CSF DCT cooler not having any benefit, but now the radiator and oil coolers too? I have a vested interest as I'm running a CSF radiator and an Alekshop oil cooler.

At least you have some data. Do you have any oil and coolant numbers for 72*F ambient temps on track? Saturday at BW AiM says I was seeing Max oil 248*F and max coolant 208*F

I also did the 1M power steering coolant mod, but with one "mild" track day on street tires I wasn't seeing any problems. I'm anxious to run the car in 100*F heat on r-comps and see how it does.

I have several days of data and I will post it up in the next few days when I have time.

I run TDs and the 1M ps mod did not last even the first session at Big Willow and it was quite cool out.

[Kong Sheng Han]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

for the autox, you should just play with throttle/steering/brake inputs. upset the car on purpose and train your reaction vs going for lap time. knock some cones out of the way

dont hit the small plants.

I didn't want to be the only person wearing a helmet and knocking out cones on a course without any workers.

I'm going to a relatively safe track tomorrow, with possible rain/wet conditions, so I'll practice there using the 328i. Great way to break in the new tires I got yesterday lol.

Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

Ready for some fun today!

Is that MSRH?

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by okusa

I have several days of data and I will post it up in the next few days when I have time.

I run TDs and the 1M ps mod did not last even the first session at Big Willow and it was quite cool out.

I'm thinkin it's more than just heat for the power steering fluid because mine leaves streaks all over the right front fender and I'm not as fast as some of you guys. Too much drifting perhaps.

[nholmes]

Originally Posted by okusa

Yes but I must be missing the joke. I have data from both before and after the "upgrade." The bottom line is the car runs no cooler with the upgraded units.

I must have misunderstood. I had interpreted that as the car was not cooling with the upgraded coolers due to the F/I.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by okusa

JRZ RS Pro 550/900 + aero. So, not sure how helpful my specs will be to you.

does the front feel a little soft? or maybe the aero makes it feel different - i'm not sure so just asking.

im thinking of going up to 650-700 to about 800 in the rear.

[okusa]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

does the front feel a little soft? or maybe the aero makes it feel different - i'm not sure so just asking.

im thinking of going up to 650-700 to about 800 in the rear.

The car feels fantastic. Not too soft, not too hard...just right. Absolutely the aero makes it feel different. The aero plants the rear like crazy. The problem I'm having is I'm now getting mid corner understeer on sweepers (turns 1 and 2 at WSIR and riverside and sweeper at BRP) at the limit. I've played with suspension settings but I haven't figured it out yet.

[elim11]

@m3number86 redpriest What group are you guys running on Sat May 28,2016 for Autoclub

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by elim11

@m3number86 redpriest What group are you guys running on Sat May 28,2016 for Autoclub

You signing up? Is that the bimmerfest date?

[redpriest]

elim11 I signed up green group both days. roastbeef Yes - the entire weekend is bimmerfest.

[elim11]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

You signing up? Is that the bimmerfest date?

Yup. It's the bimmerfest date. A little hectic, but there is a lot of time inbetween runs to walk around and check out the show. It's more of a social track day.

redpriest sounds good. im signing up for green as well.

[roastbeef]

I guess I'll go green.

[redpriest]

Originally Posted by CalSE

Anyone here going to COTA at the end of this month with Speed Ventures?

Wish I could go this year, but I couldn't make it happen with all the things I have going on with work. Would have to do all three days too! Haha.

[redpriest]

I made sure to get a garage this time, lol.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by redpriest

Wish I could go this year, but I couldn't make it happen with all the things I have going on with work. Would have to do all three days too! Haha.

Let's plan it for next year!

[dogbone]

Originally Posted by okusa

IMost recently I swapped out my PS reservoir for the 1M version. After one session at Big Willow yesterday I checked and it was spraying fluid all over. So, I threw a sweatband over it...exactly what I was hoping to avoid when I made the switch.

So----you're saying you switched out the PS reservoir for a POS reservoir?